Daska Discusses : A Nostalgic Movies, TV & Video Games Podcast

The 90s were an awesome era for movies. Especially Comedies! Here is my Top 10 Best Comedy movies from the 1990s! With so many great comedies to choose from, it wasn't an easy task! Some real big choices had to be made! Check out my vid and let me know what you think of my Top 10 Best comedy movies of the 90s in the comments below.Do you agree? Disagree? Let me know! If you enjoyed my vid, dont forget to leave a Like! :) If you haven't subscribed already and you want to stay up to date with my uploads, tap the subscribe button or link below!

The Shining , directed by Stanley Kubrick and loosely based on Stephen Kings novel, is one of the greatest horror films ever made. In this video I give you the viewer, a chance to go through the specific film elements that I use when teaching film. They include : Camera techniques, Acting, Mise En Scene, Editing, Lighting, Sound. Hope you enjoy this extra long and detailed analysis of “The Shining”. Let me know what you thought of the vid in the comments below, leave a like if you enjoyed the vid, and of course don’t forget to subscribe to stay up to date with my content. Until next time on Daska Discusses.

A deep-dive review podcast breaking down HBO’s critically acclaimed 2019 miniseries Chernobyl.

Join us as we explore the terrifying true events of the 1986 nuclear disaster, analyze the show’s incredible performances, haunting cinematography, and powerful storytelling. From the brutal accuracy of the reactor explosion to the Soviet government’s web of lies, we examine what HBO got right, what they dramatized, and why this series remains one of the best TV productions of the decade.

Each episode features detailed scene breakdowns, historical context, character analysis, and no-holds-barred discussions about one of the greatest miniseries ever made.

If you love smart TV breakdowns, historical dramas, or just want to revisit the masterpiece that is Chernobyl, this is the podcast for you.

The Cost of Lies… is higher than you think.

NIGHTMARE ! - the video board game. mention those words in the Mid 1990s and pretty much everyone would know what you were talking about. Nightmare was an epic video board game back in 1991 that spawned 3 sequels and various reboots. In this video, I discuss a few things about NIGHTMARE part 1 featuring the infamous 'Gatekeeper' and Nightmare 2- Baron Samedi- The Zombie. These games have a place in everyone memory if you grew up in the early to mid 90s, as if you cant remember the catch cry "YES MY GATEKEEPER!" hahaI thought it would be fun to take a look at the first two parts of the series and discuss what i liked and didn't like about them. I often think to myself, what if this type of game was released in todays era? I know that they created a reboot of Atmosfear using an app etc, but i just feel that having an actual guy on a screen scream at you and who isn't CG is a bit more frightening. The actors who play The gate Keeper and Baron Samedi are actually really good. As always, if you enjoyed the vid, leave a like, comment about what you thought of the games below, and if you want to stay up to date with my uploads hit the subscribe button. Until next time on Daska Discusses! BOOM!

One, Two, Freddy’s Still Coming For You – A Nightmare on Elm Street Deep Dive

I watched A Nightmare on Elm Street for the first time when I was just 5 years old… and it absolutely traumatised me.

Years later I came back to it as a 12-year-old and it became one of my favourite horror movies of all time. In this episode, I’m taking a deep dive into Wes Craven’s 1984 classic that changed horror forever.

We cover:

• My terrifying first watch at age 5 vs. my obsessed rewatches as an adult

• Robert Englund’s legendary performance that turned Freddy into a pop culture icon

• Heather Langenkamp as the ultimate Final Girl (Nancy Thompson)

• John Saxon & the heartbreaking parental failure theme

• Johnny Depp’s very first movie role and that insane bed death scene

• My favourite scenes: the glove creation, Tina’s nightmare, the stretching hallway & Glen’s death

• Why the practical effects and dream logic still hold up better than most modern horror

• That incredibly weird, ambiguous ending — and why it was the perfect (and frustrating) choice

Plus, we explore how one low-budget horror movie created a massive franchise, launched “dream slasher” horror, and made Freddy Krueger a household name.

If you love classic horror, practical effects, or just want to revisit Elm Street, this episode is for you.

Sweet dreams… and don’t fall asleep.

🎧 Hit play, and tell me in the comments: What age did you first watch A Nightmare on Elm Street?

#ANightmareOnElmStreet #FreddyKrueger #HorrorPodcast #WesCraven #80sHorror

In 1983, Brian De Palma and Al Pacino set out to make a movie so bold, violent, and unapologetic that it almost destroyed their careers. Instead, they created a cultural phenomenon that would go on to influence generations of rappers, hustlers, and dreamers.

In this explosive opening episode of The World Is Yours: A Scarface Podcast, we go behind the scenes of the making of Scarface — the chaos, the controversy, and the near-disasters that nearly killed the film before it could become a legend.

Discover:

• How Oliver Stone wrote the script after riding with Miami narcotics cops
• The intense Miami backlash from the Cuban exile community
• The infamous chainsaw scene that almost earned an X rating
• Al Pacino snorting mountains of fake cocaine (and what it did to his nose)
• Giorgio Moroder’s legendary synth score and the birth of “Push It to the Limit”
• Why the movie bombed in theaters… and then exploded on VHS

From protests and death threats to one of the greatest comeback stories in cinema history — this is the wild true story of how Scarface was made.

🔥 “The World is Yours” starts here.

🎧 New episodes every week.

If you love Scarface, hip-hop culture, or insane behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, hit that follow button and turn on notifications.

Drop your favorite Scarface quote in the comments — best ones get featured on the show

Join me for a deep, personal dive into the greatest horror film ever made. From watching it as a terrified 12-year-old on VHS, to revisiting it at 16, and finally experiencing it on the big screen — I break down why The Exorcist still hits harder than almost anything released today.

In this episode:

• My personal journey with the film across three different ages
• Theatrical Cut vs. Director’s Cut (“The Version You’ve Never Seen”)
• The infamous “curse” and chaotic production stories
• Deep dives into the characters and their inner struggles (Regan, Chris MacNeil, Father Karras & more)
• Iconic scenes, sound design, and that unmistakable atmosphere
• Why this movie still feels dangerous in 2026

If you’ve ever wondered whether The Exorcist is still the scariest film of all time… this episode is for you.

What was your first experience with The Exorcist? Drop it in the comments 👇

Freedom or Vengeance? Braveheart vs Gladiator

Two legendary historical epics. One epic showdown.

In this episode, we pit Braveheart (1995) against Gladiator (2000) in a no-holds-barred battle to decide which film reigns supreme as the greatest historical epic of all time.

We break down everything that matters:

• The raw, passionate cry for freedom in Mel Gibson’s Braveheart vs. the cold vengeance and honor of Russell Crowe’s Maximus
• Iconic battle scenes: Stirling vs. the Colosseum
• Performances, direction, storytelling, and emotional impact
• Historical accuracy (or lack thereof)
• Cultural legacy and why these films still hit so hard decades later

From sweeping cinematography and unforgettable scores to brutal violence and powerful speeches — we leave no stone unturned.

So the real question is: Do you fight for freedom… or for vengeance?

Listen now and decide for yourself which masterpiece deserves the crown. Drop your verdict in the comments — Braveheart or Gladiator?

What if the greatest sci-fi movie ever made was actually the scariest horror film of all time?

\In this episode, I break down how Alien completely changed the game — the suffocating atmosphere, H.R. Giger’s nightmarish creature design, that legendary chest-burster scene that still shocks people 45+ years later, and why it remains one of the most terrifying movies ever made.

If you think you know Alien, this episode might make you rethink everything.

Rocky IV might look like a simple boxing movie on the surface, but it’s really a perfect time capsule of the 1980s — a film about rivalry, pride, politics, music, and the kind of larger-than-life storytelling that feels rare today.

In this episode of Daska Discusses, I look back at why Rocky IV still hits as hard as it did the first time I saw it. From the shocking death of Apollo Creed, to the unforgettable training montages, to the Cold War themes running through the entire film, this is a movie that represents an era when films weren’t afraid to be loud, emotional, and sincere.

I talk about what makes Rocky IV more than just a boxing movie, why the music and montage style are such a big part of its impact, and why this film reminds me of a time when movies felt bigger, bolder, and more honest than they often do now.

If you grew up with 80s cinema, VHS tapes, and films that made you feel like anything was possible, this one is for you.